Congress Offers New Hopes of PAMA Reform
On March 28, the 118th Congress raised lab industry hopes once more by reintroducing the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA).
Reintroduction of SALSA Revives Labs’ Hopes for PAMA Relief
New legislation would force CMS to change the way it calculates Medicare prices for lab tests.
Eleven Things Labs Must Know to Comply with PAMA
An overview of PAMA and key aspects lab compliance officers should be aware of to help ensure compliance.
COVID-19, Genetic Tests Wipe Out Medicare Part B Lab Test Savings
Even though PAMA has slashed reimbursement rates for many tests, overall Medicare Part B spending on lab tests continues to increase.
Congress Delays Part B Price Cuts but Nixes Long-Term SALSA Solution
Legislation offering permanent relief from both PAMA price cuts and reporting didn’t make it into the federal spending bill passed Dec. 23.